Benzinga - by Franca Quarneti, Benzinga Staff Writer.
Microsoft Gaming (NASDAQ: MSFT) CEO Phil Spencer reassured employees during a recent all-hands meeting that the company will continue making Xbox consoles.
According to reporter Shannon Liao, who shared insights in her industry newsletter (via IGN), Spencer emphasized that Xbox consoles would remain integral to the company's strategy alongside various devices.
Liao's report stated: “The company held an internal Tuesday townhall where Spencer told employees that there were no plans to stop making consoles, and that Xboxes would continue to be part of a strategy that involves multiple kinds of devices.”
While Microsoft has not officially commented on this, the report counters concerns raised by recent articles suggesting Xbox's potential departure from the console business or a shift away from physical media.
Last year's Xbox vs. FTC trial leak hinted at Microsoft's plans for a mid-generation console refresh in 2024 and a next-gen hybrid Xbox by 2028. However, Spencer declared at the moment of the leak that these plans were outdated.
Ahead of a scheduled "business update event" that is set to happen this week, Spencer acknowledged community feedback and teased forthcoming details about Xbox's future direction.
In the context of recent layoffs affecting 1,900 employees across Xbox, Activision Blizzard, and ZeniMax, Microsoft's commitment to its gaming division comes under scrutiny.
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